In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

Provincial Government Building.

Boom!Boom!

Zhou Han knocked on the office door and respectfully asked, "Governor Lin, Director Qi has arrived."

"Please let him in."

Lin Zhiyuan didn't even look up, still reviewing document after document. As the executive vice governor, and with Liu Changsheng delegating power, he could be said to be carrying half of the provincial government on his shoulders.

In his work schedule, Dafeng Factory was just an insignificant part.

It's just a matter of future plans.

Lin Zhiyuan devoted extra energy to it.

"Governor Lin!"

Qi Tongwei placed the four documents in his hand on the table in turn.

"Four portions?"

Lin Zhiyuan finally raised his head, looking quite surprised.

A report on the Dafeng Factory's lightning operation, a self-criticism, and a province-wide action plan to crack down on organized crime.

Lin Zhiyuan set the last two documents aside for the time being, but his gaze fell on the last document:

Emergency report on the temporary crackdown on "oil theft" crimes within Jingzhou.

Lin Zhiyuan checked them one by one.

Operation Lightning was unremarkable and entirely expected.

However, when he saw the document about cracking down on "oil thieves," Lin Zhiyuan's brows suddenly furrowed.

How serious is it?

Lin Zhiyuan clasped his hands together and placed them on the table, his gaze fixed intently on Qi Tongwei.

"Last night, during the transfer of gasoline, we discovered a serious discrepancy between the amount of gasoline delivered to Dafeng Plant and the amount of gasoline stored there. We conducted a surprise interrogation of the Dafeng Plant patrol team."

"It was discovered that Dafeng Factory had been illegally reselling gasoline, and according to the confessions of those involved, there are many people like them in Jingzhou."

"After the lightning operation, I temporarily organized provincial police officers to patrol along several routes provided by the employees of Dafeng Factory. In just two hours, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., we caught 17 oil thieves."

"There are people selling oil, and people buying oil."

"The minimum is 100 liters, and the maximum, driven in a modified car, is 1200 liters."

"Including those caught during the day."

"There are a total of 33 oil theft gangs, among which the largest stockpile is an oil collection gang with three large oil collection trucks, totaling 8 tons."

Qi Tongwei reported the numbers with precision.

"Oh!"

Lin Zhiyuan was so angry that he laughed.

What kind of demonic abode is this Jingzhou, this Handong?

A 100L gasoline explosion is enough to kill anyone within five meters, while 1200L is equivalent to an aerial missile.

Let's not even talk about the eight-ton one.

The lives of the people of Jingzhou are truly rich and colorful. Backed by a large gas plant with a capacity of twenty tons of gasoline, they also have bombs flashing by from time to time.

They've managed to survive until now.

It must be said that the people of Jingzhou are a bit difficult to kill.

"Director Qi, was your provincial department completely unaware of the oil thieves in Jingzhou before?"

Lin Zhiyuan's tone was no longer discernible.

"Governor Lin, I apologize."

"However, the security situation in Jingzhou is mainly handled by the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau and its subordinate branches. The provincial department provides more guidance to the municipal public security bureau and does not participate in specific matters."

Qi Tongwei was sweating profusely, but he remained calm. He had already found the perfect scapegoat. "Moreover, this incident involved someone breaking the law and acting as a protector."

"Who?"

Lin Zhiyuan leaned back in his chair, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"Zhao Donglai!"

Qi Tongwei affirmed.

"The leader of the eight-ton oil smuggling gang arrested by the provincial department this time is Pan Qiaoming, the younger brother of Zhao Donglai's ex-wife and former brother-in-law."

"He dares to be so arrogant because Zhao Donglai is acting as his protector."

Fearing that Lin Zhiyuan might not believe him and that he might be suspected of retaliation, Qi Tongwei took out a copy of his household registration certificate from his pocket.

Lin Zhiyuan only glanced at it.

He believed that Qi Tongwei had neither the guts nor the need to lie to him about something that could be easily found with a simple click.

But Lin Zhiyuan then posed a chilling question: "Have you figured out where this oil came from?"

"Yes...yes..."

Qi Tongwei suddenly straightened up, as if something was blocking his throat.

"Um?"

Lin Zhiyuan made a soft nasal sound, very soft, but to Qi Tongwei it was no less than thunder.

"Handong Oil & Gas Group".

"The gasoline produced by Dafeng Factory and the gasoline sold by oil thieves all come from Handong Oil and Gas Group."

Qi Tongwei lowered his head slightly.

"Are you afraid of a local state-owned enterprise?"

Lin Zhiyuan asked the question knowingly, and let out a sneer that had no clear meaning.

"No...no."

"It's just that Liu Xinjian, the current chairman of Handong Oil and Gas Group, was the secretary of former Party Secretary Zhao Lichun."

"Now that the old Party Secretary has taken office, it's difficult for us to investigate."

Qi Tongwei lowered his head, his hands clenched into fists, as if he were making some kind of major gamble.

"A leader is a leader, and a secretary is a secretary."

Lin Zhiyuan said with a smile, "How can you say that you won't make mistakes if you've worked as a secretary to a high-ranking leader? If there were such a good education system in the world, what would prevent the country from prospering?"

"Of course, whether Liu Xinjian has made a mistake is currently unknown; we'll have to investigate to find out."

"Governor Lin is right."

Qi Tongwei nodded hurriedly, his expression becoming even more submissive.

"What about your situation? What's your decision?"

Lin Zhiyuan asked.

If Qi Tongwei's stains cannot be thoroughly cleansed on the surface, he is destined to be a disposable tool, and no matter how obedient he is, it will be of no use.

"Governor Lin, I've made up my mind."

Qi Tongwei instantly raised his head, veins bulging on his forehead, as if he were about to exhale a breath he had held in for decades. "I want a divorce!"

"Gao Xiaoqin and I withdrew from the Shanshui Group and started living our own little life together."

"Sure?"

Lin Zhiyuan asked.

He wasn't interested in Gao Qi's soulmate, but he was secretly calculating the gains and losses.

"Confirmed, Governor Lin!"

Qi Tongwei, who was always obsequious, revealed the sharp edge a man should have by using the resentment and frustration in his heart: "I've had enough. I've really had enough of the oppression from the Liang family and Liang Lu's arrogant attitude."

"Oppression? A despicable face?"

Lin Zhiyuan tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair and smiled noncommittally. "You are responsible for your own decisions, but remember one thing: you have to return the benefits you received as the son-in-law of the Liang family."

"What?"

Qi Tongwei's firm belief suddenly shattered with Lin Zhiyuan's words.

"Every family has several daughters. It's not so bad to become a live-in son-in-law, but those who exploit those who have no descendants or betray them will not go far in this day and age."

"The older generation has already explored a dead end."

"Besides, the Liang family isn't extinct."

Lin Zhiyuan sat up straight and took a sip of tea.

Qi Tongwei, sitting opposite, looked a little confused. He knew that the Liang family was not extinct; Liang Lu still had two older brothers.

"You've really failed as a son-in-law."

Lin Zhiyuan pointed at Qi Tongwei with his finger, "You don't even know what the Liang family's wealth is."

"Governor Lin..."

Qi Tongwei's throat went dry. He felt as if he had made a terrible mistake, and he was filled with fear.